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Mike Ridaught is sports director for Mainstreet Daily News. Mike hosts a weekly high school sports show at Sonic Drive-In from August - May and does play-by-play for a Game-of-the Week on 106.9 FM “I Am Country" during football season. He teaches a play-by-play class at the University of Florida. He does play-by-play for the Cal Ripken World Series in Branson, Mo., in August. Mike is also founder of The Prep Zone.
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Oak Hall’s Jerkins, Davis honored with signing ceremony
Feb 28, 2024
Seniors Christopher Davis and Abram Jerkins will be playing college football.
The Rock’s Evan Sterck named Athlete of the Week
Feb 28, 2024
Last week, The Rock boys basketball national team won its fifth Sunshine Independent Athletic Association (SIAA) state title in program history. Austin Leslie was named MVP […]
Three Newberry volleyball players sign their NLI
Feb 28, 2024
Seniors Hailey Tharp, Hanna Templeton and Sarah Watson will play volleyball in college.
Bell steps down, Whittemore returns to Buchholz
Feb 27, 2024
Chuck Bell will remain as the school’s defensive coordinator while former coach Mark Whittemore takes over.
State semifinalist Branford No. 5 in first regional rankings
Feb 27, 2024
Defending Class 2A state champion University Christian (Jacksonville) is No. 1
Ridaught: Buchholz baseball aiming for first final four
Feb 26, 2024
Several area teams look for postseason runs.
Ridaught: Branford looks to complete the mission as softball season starts
Feb 23, 2024
Area softball teams prepped for strong seasons.
Defending 1A champion Williston closes in on No. 1 in power poll
Feb 23, 2024
Six area teams recognized in regional boys hoops rankings.
Gainesville’s Ori Sela named Athlete of the Week
Feb 22, 2024
Sela finished as a state runner-up in two events at FHSAA Girls Weightlifting State Championships.
P.K. Yonge’s season ends in 3A state semifinals
Feb 21, 2024
Nationally ranked Montverde Academy uses three second half goals to eliminate Lady Blue Wave.
6 Williston standouts sign to play college football
Feb 21, 2024
Two pairs of teammates will continue playing college football together.
Williston races past Trenton to the final four
Feb 21, 2024
Defending 1A champion Red Devils build 39-11 first quarter lead and ease past Tigers.
Defending champ Hawthorne back in final four
Feb 20, 2024
Junior De’Mya Adams scored game-high 20 points as Lady Hornets advanced to their fifth state semifinal in past six years.
Ridaught: Area teams look to join P.K. Yonge in final four
Feb 19, 2024
Williston boys, Hawthorne girls basketball teams seek return trip to Class 1A state semifinals.
Ridaught: Santa Fe College to dedicate field in Harry Tholen’s name
Feb 16, 2024
Hall of Fame Saints baseball coach to be honored on Saturday.
Buchholz wins first playoff game in 15 years
Feb 16, 2024
Senior Palmer Walton scored a game-high 23 points as Bobcats win first playoff game since 2009.
P.K. Yonge girls advance to first final four
Feb 15, 2024
Junior Faith Hardy scored two goals, including game-winner with four minutes remaining in regulation.
Countryside Christian’s Samantha Keith named Athlete of the Week
Feb 14, 2024
Keith averaged a double-double and helped Minutemen to Class 2A-District 4 title.
Ridaught: Big week of hoops begins on Wednesday
Feb 13, 2024
Multiple area teams prepare for regional playoff action.
All Area: Ingram, Rodgers named top coaches
Feb 9, 2024
Hawthorne’s Cornelius Ingram led Hornets to their second straight 1R state title, while Rodgers led Bradford to 2S state championship game.
All Area: Bradford, Buchholz highlight big school defense
Feb 8, 2024
Class 2S state runner-up Bradford and 4S state semifinalist Buchholz each land five on first team.
Hawthorne’s De’Mya Adams named Athlete of the Week
Feb 6, 2024
Adams scored 55 points in leading Hawthorne to a 3-0 week with wins against Trenton, P.K. Yonge and Chiefland.
All Area: Hawthorne, Newberry dominate small school offense
Feb 5, 2024
Class 1R state champions place four on All Area first team, while the regional semifinalist Panthers also had four.
Ridaught: Hawthorne girls, Williston boys look to repeat
Feb 2, 2024
Defending Class 1A champions prepare for state title runs as district playoffs start next week.